Optimized Spectral Energy Distribution for Seyfert Galaxies

Abstract

The temperature predicted by photoionization models for the Narrow Line Region of Seyfert 2 galaxies is lower than the value inferred from the observed [O III] λ4363A/λ5007A line ratio. We explore the possibility of considering a harder ionizing continuum than typically assumed. The spectral ionizing energy distribution, which can generate the observed λ4363A/λ5007A ratio, is characterized by a secondary continuum peak at 200 eV.

arXiv comment17 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in Revista Mexicana de Astronomía y Astrofísica

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